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2026

Journal Article

Variation in endometriosis aetiology, potential impact on lesion heterogeneity and the consequences for research and treatment

Kyei-Barffour, Isaac, Montgomery, Grant W. and McKinnon, Brett D. (2026). Variation in endometriosis aetiology, potential impact on lesion heterogeneity and the consequences for research and treatment. Journal of Endometriosis and Uterine Disorders, 14 100152, 100152. doi: 10.1016/j.jeud.2026.100152

Variation in endometriosis aetiology, potential impact on lesion heterogeneity and the consequences for research and treatment

2026

Journal Article

A feasibility study to examine the link between lifestyle and environmental exposures and endometriosis phenotype

Knapman, Blake, Ng, Cecilia, McKinnon, Brett, Gonzalez, Adriana Meneses, Amoako, Akwasi, Henders, Anjali K., Abbott, Jason and Mortlock, Sally (2026). A feasibility study to examine the link between lifestyle and environmental exposures and endometriosis phenotype. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 105500, 105500. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105500

A feasibility study to examine the link between lifestyle and environmental exposures and endometriosis phenotype

2025

Journal Article

M2 macrophages are major mediators of germline risk of endometriosis and explain pleiotropy with comorbid traits

Ochoa, Soledad, Rasquel‐Oliveira, Fernanda S., McKinnon, Brett, Haro, Marcela, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Coetzee, Simon, Yu, Pak, Anglesio, Michael S., Wright, Kelly N., Meyer, Raanan, Porter, Anne E., Gargett, Caroline E., Mortlock, Sally, Montgomery, Grant W., Rogers, Michael S. and Lawrenson, Kate (2025). M2 macrophages are major mediators of germline risk of endometriosis and explain pleiotropy with comorbid traits. Advanced Science, 12 (41) e15285, 1-15. doi: 10.1002/advs.202415285

M2 macrophages are major mediators of germline risk of endometriosis and explain pleiotropy with comorbid traits

2025

Conference Publication

Deconvolution of bulk endometrial tissue identifies cell type specific gene regulation associated with endometriosis

Hota, Monalisa, McKinnon, Brett, Montgomery, Grant, McRae, Allan and Mortlock, Sally (2025). Deconvolution of bulk endometrial tissue identifies cell type specific gene regulation associated with endometriosis. 58th Conference of the European-Society-of-Human-Genetics (ESHG), Milan Italy, May 24-27, 2025. LONDON: SPRINGERNATURE.

Deconvolution of bulk endometrial tissue identifies cell type specific gene regulation associated with endometriosis

2025

Journal Article

Endometrial cell-type specific regulation of the endocannabinoids system and the impact of menstrual cycle and endometriosis

Tanaka, Keisuke, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Atluri, Sharat, Amoako, Akwasi A., Mortlock, Sally, Montgomery, Grant W. and McKinnon, Brett (2025). Endometrial cell-type specific regulation of the endocannabinoids system and the impact of menstrual cycle and endometriosis. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, 10 (4) can.2024.0081, 512-526. doi: 10.1089/can.2024.0081

Endometrial cell-type specific regulation of the endocannabinoids system and the impact of menstrual cycle and endometriosis

2025

Journal Article

The influence of genetics on the endocannabinoid system gene expression and relevance for targeting reproductive conditions

Tanaka, Keisuke, Amoako, Akwasi A., Mortlock, Sally, Rogers, Peter A. W., Holdsworth-Carson, Sarah J., Donoghue, Jacqueline F., Teh, Wan Tinn, Montgomery, Grant W. and McKinnon, Brett (2025). The influence of genetics on the endocannabinoid system gene expression and relevance for targeting reproductive conditions. Journal of Cannabis Research, 7 (1) 29, 1-13. doi: 10.1186/s42238-025-00275-x

The influence of genetics on the endocannabinoid system gene expression and relevance for targeting reproductive conditions

2025

Conference Publication

Single-Nucleus Sequencing of Archival DIE Lesions Uncovers Local Dienogest Effects and Identifies Novel Treatment Strategies for Refractory Patients

McKinnon, Brett D., Duempelmann, Lea, Skrabalova, Jitka, Mueller, Michael D. and Nirgianakis, Konstantinos (2025). Single-Nucleus Sequencing of Archival DIE Lesions Uncovers Local Dienogest Effects and Identifies Novel Treatment Strategies for Refractory Patients. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Society-for-Reproductive-Investigation (SRI), Charlotte Nc, Mar 25-29, 2025. HEIDELBERG: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG.

Single-Nucleus Sequencing of Archival DIE Lesions Uncovers Local Dienogest Effects and Identifies Novel Treatment Strategies for Refractory Patients

2023

Journal Article

Gene expression profiles separate endometriosis lesion subtypes and indicate a sensitivity of endometrioma to estrogen suppressive treatments through elevated ESR2 expression

Marla, Sushma, Mortlock, Sally, Heinosalo, Taija, Poutanen, Matti, Montgomery, Grant W. and McKinnon, Brett David (2023). Gene expression profiles separate endometriosis lesion subtypes and indicate a sensitivity of endometrioma to estrogen suppressive treatments through elevated ESR2 expression. BMC Medicine, 21 (1) 460, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12916-023-03166-1

Gene expression profiles separate endometriosis lesion subtypes and indicate a sensitivity of endometrioma to estrogen suppressive treatments through elevated ESR2 expression

2023

Journal Article

Global analysis of transcription start sites and enhancers in endometrial stromal cells and differences associated with endometriosis

Marla, Sushma, Mortlock, Sally, Yoon, Sohye, Crawford, Joanna, Andersen, Stacey, Mueller, Michael D., McKinnon, Brett, Nguyen, Quan and Montgomery, Grant W. (2023). Global analysis of transcription start sites and enhancers in endometrial stromal cells and differences associated with endometriosis. Cells, 12 (13) 1736, 1-22. doi: 10.3390/cells12131736

Global analysis of transcription start sites and enhancers in endometrial stromal cells and differences associated with endometriosis

2023

Journal Article

New concepts on the etiology of endometriosis

Cousins, Fiona L., McKinnon, Brett D., Mortlock, Sally, Fitzgerald, Harriet C., Zhang, Chenyu, Montgomery, Grant W. and Gargett, Caroline E. (2023). New concepts on the etiology of endometriosis. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 49 (4), 1090-1105. doi: 10.1111/jog.15549

New concepts on the etiology of endometriosis

2023

Conference Publication

Genetic susceptibility to endometriosis and the assessment of its influence on menstrual fluid organoids through single-cell sequencing

Sugarniya, Subramaniam, McKinnon, Brett D., Mortlock, Sally, Filby, Caitlin, Mueller, Michael, Gargett, Caroline and Montgomery, Grant (2023). Genetic susceptibility to endometriosis and the assessment of its influence on menstrual fluid organoids through single-cell sequencing. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Genetic susceptibility to endometriosis and the assessment of its influence on menstrual fluid organoids through single-cell sequencing

2023

Conference Publication

The influence of genetic susceptibility to endometriosis on endometrial organoid growth and function

McKinnon, Brett D., Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Mortlock, Sally, Tanaka, Keisuke, Atluri, Sharat, Mueller, Michael D., Amoako, Akwasi, Gargett, Caroline and Montgomery, Grant (2023). The influence of genetic susceptibility to endometriosis on endometrial organoid growth and function. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s43032-023-01211-1

The influence of genetic susceptibility to endometriosis on endometrial organoid growth and function

2023

Conference Publication

Understanding the pathogenesis of endometriosis by developing a single cell atlas of human endometrial stem/progenitor cells

Fitzgerald, Harriet C., Mortlock, Sally, Filby, Caitlin, Cousins, Fiona, Palawaththa, Shanika, McKinnon, Brett, Marquez-Garcia, Elizabeth, Montgomery, Grant W. and Gargett, Caroline (2023). Understanding the pathogenesis of endometriosis by developing a single cell atlas of human endometrial stem/progenitor cells. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer.

Understanding the pathogenesis of endometriosis by developing a single cell atlas of human endometrial stem/progenitor cells

2023

Conference Publication

Spatial transcriptomic atlas of the endometrium and endometriotic lesions

Atluri, Sharat, McKinnon, Brett D., Tanaka, Keisuke, Mortlock, Sally, Sugarniya, Subramaniam, Amoako, Akwasi and Montgomery, Grant (2023). Spatial transcriptomic atlas of the endometrium and endometriotic lesions. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s43032-023-01211-1

Spatial transcriptomic atlas of the endometrium and endometriotic lesions

2023

Conference Publication

Epithelial control of the endocannabinoid concentrations in the endometrium is regulated across the menstrual cycle

Keisuke, Tanaka, Atluri, Sharat, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Amoako, Akwasi, Montgomery, Grant and McKinnon, Brett D. (2023). Epithelial control of the endocannabinoid concentrations in the endometrium is regulated across the menstrual cycle. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s43032-023-01211-1

Epithelial control of the endocannabinoid concentrations in the endometrium is regulated across the menstrual cycle

2023

Conference Publication

The influence of hormonal treatments on endometriotic lesions gene expression

Marla, Sushma, Atluri, Sharat, Mortlock, Sally, Tanaka, Keisuke, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Amoako, Akwasi, Montgomery, Grant and McKinnon, Brett (2023). The influence of hormonal treatments on endometriotic lesions gene expression. 70th Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 21-25 March 2023. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s43032-023-01211-1

The influence of hormonal treatments on endometriotic lesions gene expression

2022

Journal Article

Protocol for the Endometriosis Research Queensland Study (ERQS): an integrated cohort study approach to improve diagnosis and stratify treatment

Tanaka, Keisuke, Gilroy, Deborah, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Lakshmi, Preethi, Bhadravathi Lokeshappa, Madhura, Wallace, Leanne M., Atluri, Sharat, Schmidt, Bart, Ganter, Peter, Baartz, David, Smith, Matthew, Mortlock, Sally, Henders, Anjali, Khalil, Akram, Montgomery, Grant, McKinnon, Brett and Amoako, Akwasi (2022). Protocol for the Endometriosis Research Queensland Study (ERQS): an integrated cohort study approach to improve diagnosis and stratify treatment. BMJ Open, 12 (10) e064073, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064073

Protocol for the Endometriosis Research Queensland Study (ERQS): an integrated cohort study approach to improve diagnosis and stratify treatment

2022

Journal Article

Computer-aided histopathological characterisation of endometriosis lesions

McKinnon, Brett D., Nirgianakis, Konstantinos, Ma, Lijuan, Wotzkow, Carlos Alvarez, Steiner, Selina, Blank, Fabian and Mueller, Michael D. (2022). Computer-aided histopathological characterisation of endometriosis lesions. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 12 (9) 1519, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/jpm12091519

Computer-aided histopathological characterisation of endometriosis lesions

2022

Journal Article

Lessons from implementing the Australian National Action Plan for Endometriosis

Armour, Mike, Avery, Jodie, Leonardi, Mathew, Van Niekerk, Leesa, Druitt, Marilla L., Parker, Melissa A., Girling, Jane E., McKinnon, Brett, Mikocka-Walus, Antonina, Ng, Cecilia H.M., O’Hara, Rebecca, Ciccia, Donna, Stanley, Katherine and Evans, Subhadra (2022). Lessons from implementing the Australian National Action Plan for Endometriosis. Reproduction and Fertility, 3 (3), C29-C39. doi: 10.1530/RAF-22-0003

Lessons from implementing the Australian National Action Plan for Endometriosis

2022

Journal Article

Altered differentiation of endometrial mesenchymal stromal fibroblasts is associated with endometriosis susceptibility

McKinnon, Brett D., Lukowski, Samuel W., Mortlock, Sally, Crawford, Joanna, Atluri, Sharat, Subramaniam, Sugarniya, Johnston, Rebecca L., Nirgianakis, Konstantinos, Tanaka, Keisuke, Amoako, Akwasi, Mueller, Michael D. and Montgomery, Grant W. (2022). Altered differentiation of endometrial mesenchymal stromal fibroblasts is associated with endometriosis susceptibility. Communications Biology, 5 (1) 600, 600. doi: 10.1038/s42003-022-03541-3

Altered differentiation of endometrial mesenchymal stromal fibroblasts is associated with endometriosis susceptibility